Chapter 16: Rising Tensions

After receiving the report from his subordinates, Vincent sat in his chair with clenched fists, his eyes narrowing in anger. The report detailed that Elena, whom he had trusted, had secretly met with Clark, someone who had always been suspicious to him. Feelings of anger and betrayal began to consume his thoughts.

With a swift and decisive movement, Vincent stood up from his chair, kicking the table in front of him as an outlet for his rage. The table shifted several inches, and his subordinates in the room held their breath, knowing that things were about to get heated.

"Gather everyone at the headquarters immediately!" Vincent shouted, his voice echoing in the room. "I want them here within fifteen minutes, regardless of where they are or what they are doing!"

His subordinates, accustomed to Vincent’s emotional outbursts, wasted no time. They quickly picked up their phones, sending messages and making calls to all gang members, instructing them to assemble at the headquarters as soo